Research Mattawan Early Elementary School public Schools in Portage, Michigan

“High standards, great teachers. This school is the best in the area. Great sports options. They have a SUPERIOR music program. It just gets better and better every year!”

“We recently relocated to the area from overseas. After interviewing the schools in the area we chose Mattawan based on the academic record as well as how comfortable everyone made us and our children feel. I have a son in 1st grade here and he has done extremely well with his adjustment to the U.S. because of his teacher and principal. This school/district does a great job of matching students to teachers based on personality and learning style, not just academics. They also are great at looking at each child as an individual and offer 'out of the box' thinking when it comes to academics. I couldn't have chosen a better teacher or school. We are extremely happy with our choice and feel that for a public school the children are getting private school type attention and education. We also love the 'one campus' approach.”

“My children have been fortunate to attend such a wonderful school district. Everyone has been to attentive to the needs of my children. I applaud the district. Keep up the good work.”

“Our son is in 2nd grade, in Mrs. Aukes' class, and really enjoys the learning expieriance. As parents, we feel comfortable with the caring and guidance of teachers,administration, and staff. Lots of communication from teachers, great environment,special outings, parental input always invited. We feel Mattawan is a FIVE STAR school that really does a wonderfull job helping parents create well rounded students.”

“I have two sons and we live in this school district. My youngest son has a learning disability. I pulled him from this school district and placed him in a charter school. I found Mattawan to be a wonderful school for a child that fits into a certain ideal standard that Mattawan wants. When put to the task of finding a plan for my son to succeed I was faced with intolerance and at every turn I was asked to put him on some sort of medicine (aka ritilon) This persisted even after many doctors had informed them that he did not need such medicine. I recommend this school for all 'normal' children but if your child has any kind of disadvantage. Run from this school screaming. I am not worried about my son he will do fine now.”

“It's true that you don't realize what you have until it's gone. We recently moved from Mattawan to Illinois and have enrolled our children in an elementary school in Batavia. What a difference. When I left my kids with Mr. Wheaton and his staff, I always felt that they were cared for and nurtured as well as could ever be expected. Mr. Wheaton was a joy to deal with as a parent as was his staff. As a parent, I never felt that I was a bother or imposition on the staff. They were courteous and helpful and it was comforting knowing that I could drop by any time with questions or concerns. I felt I had a personal relationship with the kid's teachers aw well. I would recommend this school to anyone with young children. My kids and I miss the loving, nurturing atmosphere that Mr. Wheaton fostered in Mattawan.”

“I went to this school K-2. We recently decided to move back to the area. We chose a school first, then a house. Did lots of online research, test scores, graduation rates, crime rates etc. Mattawan and Portage were comparable, but from my experience, Mattawan is much friendlier. My daughter just finished kindergarten at Mattawan and loved it. When she gets to second grade she'll have Mr. Deshazo. Mr Deshazo was my second grade teacher. He's always been my favorite teacher. My husband has been elected to run as treasurer of the early elementary in the fall. I love this school. Kids succeed here. Mattawan is a community of strong family values. Kids thrive emotionally and socially as well as academically. The transportation department is kind and flexible, making my home daycare (Bright Futures Ahead) an official bus stop location. I've had nothing but positive experiences with Mattawan. I would highly recomend!”

“Overall I believe that Mattawan is a good school. But, the school's rapid growth in enrollment has administrators playing catch up. This has students falling through the cracks. There doesn't seem to be the 'homey' feeling that our former school's atmosphere had.”

“Every school wants good test scores. What I especially liked about Mattawan Early El was that as far as testing goes they told the parents this about a week before testing: 'Give your child a good nights rest, feed them well in the morning and tell them to do their best. Try not to stress about it'. The teachers and staff are great. The school is clean and safe. 'Go Wildcats!'”